WB Television Writers’ Workshop

From the site:"For over 30 years, the Warner Bros. Television Writers’ Workshop has been the premier writing program for new writers looking to start and further their career in the world of television."Learn more about the program he...

Read more »

Disney/ABC Television Writing Fellowship

All of the major television networks offer programs to help new and diverse writers gain access to the industry.From the ABC site:"The program is designed to expose aspiring writers to key executives, producers and literary representatives – all essential in the pursuit of a writing career. Additionally, while in the program, fellows have the opportunity to work one-on-one with a current programming or development executive to create spec scripts of series from the current broadcast season. The ultimate goal is to prepare and nurture the fellows for a writing career."Learn more about the program he...

Read more »

FOX Writer's Initiative

All of the major television networks offer programs to help new and diverse writers gain access to the industry.From the FOX site:"Writers selected will be invited to attend a six-week session at Writers Boot Camp and subsequent consultation with WBC mentors during which their scripts will be rewritten and improved. The goal is to execute scripts at a level of professional quality equal to those purchased by Fox in the course of its normal television development."Learn more about the program he...

Read more »

NBC Writers on the Verge

All of the major television networks offer programs to help new and diverse writers gain access to the industry.From the NBC site:"Writers on the Verge is a 10-week program focused on polishing writers and readying them for a staff writer position on a television series. We are looking for writers who are "almost there," but need that final bit of preparation with their writing and personal presentation skills. We particularly encourage writers of diverse backgrounds to apply."Learn more about the program he...

Read more »

CBS Writers Mentoring Program

All of the major television networks offer programs to help new and diverse writers gain access to the industry. From the CBS site: "The goal of the Program is to positively impact the presence of diverse writers throughout the industry. The focus of this six month program is on opening doors: providing opportunities to build relationships with network executives and show runners; to support new and emerging writers in their efforts to improve their craft; and to develop the interpersonal skills necessary to break in and succeed." Learn more about the program he...

Read more »

What It's Like

Lisa Klink is a professional writer working mostly in television. She's probably written some of your favorite episodes having worked on "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,""Star Trek Voyager" and "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys."Plus she's a multiple time "Jeopardy" champion.Lisa's blog is about her experience: "a look at what it's really like to work as a writer, find an agent, survive the room and keep going in the face of rejection. Lots of rejection" more than the craft of writing. She's been writing the blog for over two years.Find out more about Lisa Klink on IM...

Read more »

Final Draft

Final Draft professional screenwriting software specifically designed for writing movie, television scripts, and stageplays. This is the official Final Draft site. Final Draft does all the work for you; at least when it comes to formatting your script to industry standards. When you're done with your masterpiece they also host a screenwriting contest and a script coverage service.Final Draft isn't the only scriptwriting application there is. I personally use Final Draft and find it very easy. The only other product I ever tried was Movie Magic Screenwriter and found it difficult to use.You can buy Final Draft from lots of different places, so you might want to do some price comparis...

Read more »

Jane in Progress

This is writer Jane Espenson's blog on writing for television. She lets you in on the secrets of honing your spec scripts and her dietary habits. Jane has written for two of my favorite shows of all time: "Buffy the Vampire Slayer"and "Angel"as well as "Battlestar Galactica,""Firefly,""Gilmore Girls,""The O.C.,""Star Trek: Deep Space Nine"among others and co-created the current SYFY show "Warehouse 13."Although Jane took a break from the blog in December of last year, there are nearly two years worth of posts to consume.Find out more about Jane Espenson at IM...

Read more »

Welcome

I'm an aspiring screenwriter and thus spend a lot of time on writing related sites. This blog aims to be a comprehensive compilation of screenwriting resources with a focus on television writing. Links to other blogs, sites, etc that feature information for those interested in learning the craft of screenwriting, furthering their knowledge, trying to break in or simply curious. Though there may be other random links and su...

Read more »